He’s an icon when it comes to radio personalities who first gained fame as one of the “All Americans” on “77 WABC,” and later worked at WCBS-FM during its period as an Oldies station in New York. Five years ago, he returned to WABC-AM under the ownership of John Catsimatidis to host a Saturday night specialty show, shifting from Sirius XM.
Now, this program helmed by Cousin Brucie is being made available to other stations across the U.S.
Red Apple Music Networks, the music radio unit of Catsimatidis’ Red Apple Audio Networks, is putting the Saturday early-evening program helmed by octogenarian Bruce Morrow into national syndication.
Cousin Brucie‘s Rock & Roll Party airs live on Saturdays from 6pm-10pm on WABC and simulcast partner WLIR-FM in Riverhead, N.Y.
“We are giving radio stations across America the opportunity to experience the success we have had with Cousin Brucie in New York,” said Catsimatidis. “Brucie is passionate about his show, the music, and his listeners and that is a large part of why his fans are so loyal.”
Morrow added, “Being on radio again, playing the best music, and connecting with listeners is as exciting for me now as it was in 1964. The magic of radio, the beauty of theater of the mind is unduplicated. I’m looking forward to the fun we’re going to have on radio stations across America.”
Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media and WABC Radio, commented, “The goal with our networks is to deliver top-quality programming and nationally recognizable talent like Cousin Brucie to radio stations across the country. Brucie has unparalleled access to the artists who performed the biggest hits of the 50s and 60s, bringing listeners closer to the music they love.”
Red Apple Music Networks also syndicates Sundays with Sinatra, hosted by comedian turned talk host Joe Piscopo.
